IMOU BULLET 3 3MP (2.8 MM) - PoE IP CAMERA
Description Imou Bullet 3
A workhorse model for everyday perimeter control
Bullet 3 is, essentially, the lineup's basic workhorse: a directional bullet housing, person and vehicle recognition, and power exclusively over PoE, without extra alternative connectivity options that add cost but aren't always needed in practice. It's a camera for anyone who's already settled on an Ethernet network on site and doesn't need Wi-Fi flexibility.
Where this camera is actually used
Bullet 3 fits well at spots where Ethernet is already run or planned as the backbone of a surveillance system: a property entrance, a private home's fence line, the entrance to a commercial premises, the perimeter of a small warehouse. An IP67 rating covers both exposed and semi-sheltered mounting spots.
What problem this camera actually solves
When a site already has a structured PoE network for several cameras, paying extra for Wi-Fi support in every single model is a wasted expense that adds no practical benefit. Bullet 3 solves this by focusing exclusively on wired connectivity: a steadier link than any wireless network, with no risk of signal loss through thick walls or metal structures.
3 MP and accurate detection
A 1/3" sensor with a 2.8 mm lens and a 96° field of view delivers a picture clear enough to identify a person or vehicle in frame. H.264/H.265 encoding, microSD support up to 512 GB, and a microphone for audio round out a basic but sufficient set for point control of a driveway or perimeter.
PoE 802.3af — a simple, proven standard
12 V power over PoE 802.3af is an industry standard compatible with the vast majority of PoE switches and NVRs on the market. A single cable to the camera simplifies installation and removes the need for a separate power source near the mounting point.
The Imou Life app and open protocols
Control and video review happen in the Imou Life app on Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android, with ONVIF support for integration into third-party surveillance systems and Home Assistant for a smart home.
Practical savings for networked sites
On a site where PoE infrastructure for several cameras is already in place, Bullet 3 avoids paying extra for dual connectivity that would go unused anyway — it's simply another point on the same wired network.
The right mounting height
As with any directional camera, recognition accuracy for a person or vehicle depends heavily on mounting height: 2–2.5 m with a slight downward tilt gives the best balance between field of view and clarity of a face or license plate in frame, while mounting at 4–5 m sharply reduces identification quality even if the subject technically falls within the field of view.
Who this model is for
Bullet 3 suits an owner who already has, or plans, a PoE network on site and needs reliable, directed control of a driveway or perimeter with person and vehicle recognition, without paying extra for Wi-Fi flexibility.
We'll help work out the right PoE wiring layout for several cameras on your site — just describe your property plan.
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